The Eltz Castle is commonly known as Burg Eltz, Burg being the translation for “castle” in German. The first written evidence of Eltz Castle is from 1157, making it nearly 900 years old. It’s been ...

While Bavaria commands most of the spotlight when castle talk begins, Germany’s other regions shelter architectural marvels that rarely make the travel brochures. These fortresses tell stories of ...

Here's why a small Rhine Valley town with a hilltop castle-turned-hotel captures Rick Steves' attention and the magic of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." UNESCO added 26 new locations to its World Heritage list this week, including four majestic castles in ...